Beginners

The ideal way to begin fishing is to have a lesson from a qualified coach. This will get you off to the best possible start and provide you with the fundamental skills, knowledge and confidence to begin fishing on your own.

In a typical day we will cover:

Morning:

• Overview of fly fishing tackle - choosing the right tools for the job
• How to assemble the rod and tie on a fly securely – basic knots
• Safe fishing - awareness of dangers to yourself and others
• Basic fly casting:
• Roll cast – the fundamental cast, used to work out line and the basis of many other advanced casts
• Overhead cast – the most commonly used cast

Afternoon:

• Casting further – false casting, shooting line
• Basic entomology – the trout’s diet, fly selection
• Buzzer, nymph, lure & dry fly fishing
• Playing, landing and safe handling of fish